iPhone users who want the smartwatch experience without shelling out a fortune have a great option in the Apple Watch SE, and the wearable is cheaper than ever thanks to a Black Friday deal. The Apple Watch SE is down to $169 on amazon. That's a 32 percent discount or $80.
This is a new record price for the 40mm GPS variant. However, it is an all-time low of just one dollar. The wearable was on sale for $170 during October's Prime Day event. The Apple Watch SE is a good option for iPhone users who haven't yet entered the smartwatch ecosystem or perhaps are hanging on to a much older Apple Watch but don't need a flagship model. If you're looking for something more advanced, you'd be better off with the Apple Watch Series 10, which also currently has a record price for Black Friday and is our pick for the best overall smartwatch.
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The second-generation Apple Watch SE has dropped to its lowest price yet. A model with 40mm GPS (i.e. without LTE connectivity) is down to $169.
$169 at amazon
The second-generation Apple Watch SE is our pick for the best budget Apple Watch, and we gave it a score of 89 in our 2022 review. It has the same chipset as the Apple Watch Ultra and Series 8, and should feel more quick if you're coming from, say, a Series 6 or earlier model.
The SE shares some, but not all, features with flagship Apple Watches. It supports accident detection, heart rate monitoring and emergency calls, and is waterproof up to 50 meters. We felt the screen was easy to see, even when the sun was shining brightly. Fitness tracking is accurate (which is pretty important!). Perhaps most importantly, the Apple Watch SE is lightweight and easy to use.
The Ion-x crystal isn't as robust as the sapphire crystal on other recent Apple Watch models, so you'll probably want to be very careful with it. Other features present on other Apple Watch devices that are missing here include an always-on display, blood oxygen monitoring, and temperature sensor. The very useful Double Tap feature is also not available here.
While we think this is a good price for the second-generation Apple Watch SE, it's worth keeping in mind that a new model could arrive in the coming months. Apple is reportedly working on an Apple Watch SE with a plastic case in a bid to lower the price and allow for bolder color options. However, it is unlikely that Apple will announce this model before next year.
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